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I have been struggling with being too tight for several months. I have scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning for a slight unfill, which I hope will be beneficial and that I haven't waited too long. I am very glad to know that a little bit can make a huge difference. I will keep you posted after my appointment.

September 29, 2009 159 lbs. Since my last fill, it has been an unpredictable journey full of valley and mountain top experiences. Lately, I have been having too many episodes and can't keep anything down. I pray that all is well and look forward to my appointment in the morning to have a slight unfill. There have been days when I thought I might be at my sweet spot, but I have experienced more days of misery than anything else. Currently, it's my TOM and I can't eat anything. I have scheduled an appointment for in the morning for an unfill. A couple of months ago, I scheduled an appointment for an unfill and canceled. I have this fear that I am going to gain weight, but I know that I will continue to have restriction. I only need to lose about six more pounds and then I want to focus on maintaining. I am happy with my progress, but I want to be able to eat more protein and vegetables. I will post my feelings after my appointment tomorrow. I pray all is well and I haven't waited too late...

September 29, 2009 159 lbs. Since my last fill, it has been an unpredictable journey full of valley and mountain top experiences. Lately, I have been having too many episodes and can't keep anything down. I pray that all is well and look forward to my appointment in the morning to have a slight unfill. There have been days when I thought I might be at my sweet spot, but I have experienced more days of misery than anything else. Currently, it's my TOM and I can't eat anything. I have scheduled an appointment for in the morning for an unfill. A couple of months ago, I scheduled an appointment for an unfill and canceled. I have this fear that I am going to gain weight, but I know that I will continue to have restriction. I only need to lose about six more pounds and then I want to focus on maintaining. I am happy with my progress, but I want to be able to eat more protein and vegetables. I will post my feelings after my appointment tomorrow. I pray all is well and I haven't waited too late...

I live in Texas and Dr. Collier with Journeylite did my surgery for $13,500 and includes free fills for life.

Self-pay and includes free fills for life...thankfully:) Good luck!

I have lost the following: 1. a closet full of clothes (some have been saved with a good seamstress -- size 16's taken to size 8 -- MAGIC!) 2. my ability to blend with the crowd and not be seen 3. my ability to resist the temptation to shop for clothes and shoes

September 24, 2009 159.6 lbs. I can't believe that I weigh only 159 lbs...I haven't been in the 150's in a very long time. I am happy, but also confused. I get so much attention that you would have sworn that I lost these 50 lbs overnight. I can't go anywhere and it doesn't help that I work in a high visibility possition. I look in the mirror and I do see that I look much better, but I don't see the "skinny" person that everyone is raving about...I don't know if it's a mental thing or not. I haven't been this close to my goal since I got married over 11 years ago. I am very happy about my success, but I am having to adjust to the amount and kind of attention that I am receiving. I can't believe that I am at the end of the journey to reach my goal weight of 153 lbs., but I know that the hardest journey will be addressing the issues that caused me to yo-yo diet for half my life, maintaining my goal weight, and adjusting to the new healthier me.

September 24, 2009 159.6 lbs. I can't believe that I weigh only 159 lbs...I haven't been in the 150's in a very long time. I am happy, but also confused. I get so much attention that you would have sworn that I lost these 50 lbs overnight. I can't go anywhere and it doesn't help that I work in a high visibility possition. I look in the mirror and I do see that I look much better, but I don't see the "skinny" person that everyone is raving about...I don't know if it's a mental thing or not. I haven't been this close to my goal since I got married over 11 years ago. I am very happy about my success, but I am having to adjust to the amount and kind of attention that I am receiving. I can't believe that I am at the end of the journey to reach my goal weight of 153 lbs., but I know that the hardest journey will be addressing the issues that caused me to yo-yo diet for half my life, maintaining my goal weight, and adjusting to the new healthier me.

Congratulations! I hope to have reached 60 lbs. by my 11th month anniversary next month. You've done great! KUTGW!

Congratulations Melissa...keep up the good work!

September 15, 2009 162.6 lbs. Yesterday at church, the preacher's text was MYOB...Mind Your Own Business. Immediately after church, this lady approached me to say that I know this goes against what the preacher said because I have to mind your business. She proceeded to explain to me that I was too thin. She went on to say that had she not been plump, she wouldn't have survived her battle with cancer. To say the least, I was speechless. How could I respond without being or seeming rude? This has become an ongoing problem as I get closer to my goal weight. I haven't been this small in a very long time, so people equate it with too thin when I don't think it's actually the case. I am fortunate that my body can carry more weight. Currently, I can wear sizes 6, 8, and 10s. I don't want to be unrealistic, but I do want reach my goal. What a journey!

September 15, 2009 162.6 lbs. Yesterday at church, the preacher's text was MYOB...Mind Your Own Business. Immediately after church, this lady approached me to say that I know this goes against what the preacher said because I have to mind your business. She proceeded to explain to me that I was too thin. She went on to say that had she not been plump, she wouldn't have survived her battle with cancer. To say the least, I was speechless. How could I respond without being or seeming rude? This has become an ongoing problem as I get closer to my goal weight. I haven't been this small in a very long time, so people equate it with too thin when I don't think it's actually the case. I am fortunate that my body can carry more weight. Currently, I can wear sizes 6, 8, and 10s. I don't want to be unrealistic, but I do want reach my goal. What a journey!

I don't have much of an appetite. I haven't yet felt as hungry or as ravenous as I used to be prior to surgery. I do drink protein water and shakes to make sure that I get my protein in and I eat several small meals per day.

Congratulations!

I am a witness that dehydration and stress cause me to be tighter. I am trying really hard to get my liquids in because I tend to not drink a lot of Water. Of course, you should contact your doctor; however, I would definitely try drinking more water meanwhile. Take care and good luck!

Congratulations on the 30 lbs. loss and the 1 size down. Focus on the positive fact that you have not gained any weight nor have you gone up a size. You're doing great, so keep up the good work and enjoy the journey.

Sept. 7, 2009 164.4 lbs. Okay...this is a strange feeling that I must confront. I have become satisfied with my current weight loss and I have no motivation for losing the 11 lbs. to get me to my goal weight of 153 lbs. It has been a very long time since I have been in the 150's... probably high school was the last time. My mind tells me that I should try to get to goal by my 1 year bandiversary of Nov. 20th. It's a realistic goal to lose 11 lbs in two months. I don't understand why I am so afraid. I don't think I realized how much I used my obesity as an outward covering to shield me from experiencing life. I now feel like I no longer have a shield and consequently, I am noticed more often than ever by women who compliment my outfits and men who open the door for me. I just need to take one day at a time and enjoy the journey...

Sept. 7, 2009 164.4 lbs. Okay...this is a strange feeling that I must confront. I have become satisfied with my current weight loss and I have no motivation for losing the 11 lbs. to get me to my goal weight of 153 lbs. It has been a very long time since I have been in the 150's... probably high school was the last time. My mind tells me that I should try to get to goal by my 1 year bandiversary of Nov. 20th. It's a realistic goal to lose 11 lbs in two months. I don't understand why I am so afraid. I don't think I realized how much I used my obesity as an outward covering to shield me from experiencing life. I now feel like I no longer have a shield and consequently, I am noticed more often than ever by women who compliment my outfits and men who open the door for me. I just need to take one day at a time and enjoy the journey...

Amanda, I understand because I too felt the same way and I wish I had posted my frustrations and had someone to tell me not to waste my time worrying about the scale and other people's perception of my success or failure. Please focus on following the rules that your doctor gave you and start some physical fitness activity. Hang in there...I and many others are testimonies that the scale will manifest your success in due time.

Sept. 1, 2009 weight 164.8 lbs start (nov) - current = loss chest - 40.5 - 35.5 = 10 inches loss waist - 41 - 29.5 = 11.5 inchess loss hips - 47.5 - 40.5 = 7 inches loss arm - 14 - 12.5 = 1.5 inchess loss thigh - 28 - 23 = 5 inches loss Total inches loss = 34 inches Total weight loss = 48.2 lbs. The weight loss has continued at a rate of approximately 5 lbs. per month. I am amazed at my total weight loss of 48.2 lbs and 34 total inches loss. I am wearing 8's and 10's and feeling good about myself. There are still times that I look in the mirror and I see the overweight person that I used to be...I don't know if that will ever change. I am approximately 12 lbs. away from my goal of 153 lbs., which will put me at a total weight loss of 60 lbs. I can't believe that I am this close when I have been so far away. Now I must work to adjust my psychological addiction to food that cause me to be overweight in the first place.

Sept. 1, 2009 weight 164.8 lbs start (nov) - current = loss chest - 40.5 - 35.5 = 10 inches loss waist - 41 - 29.5 = 11.5 inchess loss hips - 47.5 - 40.5 = 7 inches loss arm - 14 - 12.5 = 1.5 inchess loss thigh - 28 - 23 = 5 inches loss Total inches loss = 34 inches Total weight loss = 48.2 lbs. The weight loss has continued at a rate of approximately 5 lbs. per month. I am amazed at my total weight loss of 48.2 lbs and 34 total inches loss. I am wearing 8's and 10's and feeling good about myself. There are still times that I look in the mirror and I see the overweight person that I used to be...I don't know if that will ever change. I am approximately 12 lbs. away from my goal of 153 lbs., which will put me at a total weight loss of 60 lbs. I can't believe that I am this close when I have been so far away. Now I must work to adjust my psychological addiction to food that cause me to be overweight in the first place.

It's not just me! I too have a heavier period that lasts nearly an entire week. To make matters worse, my band is tighter as well. I now lose weight during my period, so I guess that's the bonus:)

At 213 lbs, I wore sizes 16/18. At 200 lbs. I wore sizes 14/16. At 190's, I wore a size 14. At 180's, I wore a size 12. At 170's, I wore a size 10. Currently 165 lbs. and I wear sizes 8/10. For me, every 10 lbs. equated to a size...I am thankful that my body can carry a lot of weight. My sister -in-law weighs 135 lbs. and we wear the same size. Like you said, everyone is different. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Congratulations!

Thank you very much for sharing. This was a great post.